The Hideaway in East Devon

An actual choice of gluten free cakes that looked tastier than others. Friendly folk even tried to give us our money back instead of the change! Good coffee although slightly concerned the tall latte glasses might blow over in the October winds whilst enjoying the outside seating

As we live near Seaton, I've been waiting for an excuse to try The Hideway, so when my daughter and granddaughter visited us yesterday, that gave us the opportunity to do so on a warm sunny day. Menu choices were good and prices reasonable. As the weather was so good we sat outside right next to the beach. Choice of cafe and location - both good. Our freshly prepared brunch went down well with all three of us, and my daughter commented how friendly the staff were. We'll certainly visit again.

We have called for lunch every year we have holidayed in the area. This year being no exception. We have previously been happy with the service and pleasant approach taken by the staff. Regrettably, the food quality is no longer the standard that we have enjoyed in previous years. The staff are appear to be indifferent and miserable in their work.

Best coffee in Seaton - and a glorious outlook. A little gem. Pleasant service. An all round pleasure to visit. Keep it up.

We went to The Hideaway last night to one of their music evenings . We were made very welcome by all the staff, food was excellent and gin fizz cocktail even better. Was no problem providing gluten free option. Naomi provided the music & was great. We will definitely return

Enjoyed an excellent brunch with friends from South Africa who were amazed at the great food and speed of service. We have enjoyed many coffees and sausage sandwiches at the Hideaway over the months and have always found the team friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Fabulous food, great location right by the sea and attentive friendly staff. We went for one of their special dinner evenings and were not disappointed. My husband and I shared a huge bowl of mussels for our starters followed by a large platter of seafood comprising of a whole dressed crab, crevettes, prawns in sauce rose-marie, cockles in the shell, homemade mackerel pate ( this was my favourite part) large prawns and slices of smoked salmon served with bread and lemon butter. Absolutely gorgeous and so much of it that we had to ask for a doggie bag to take some home. James, the owner/chef and his staff were friendly and cheerful despite it being busy with lots of eager customers enjoying themselves, the food and the great atmosphere. I have no hesitation in highly recommending the Hideaway and will certainly be going back very soon

Nice views, drinks and food ok also be aware they charge 30p for alternative milks and hot water thinking of profits and not customer service

FABULOUS THE ONLY PLACE TO GO BEAUTIFUL VENUE EXCELLENT FOOD BRILLIANT ATMOSPHERE PARTY VENUE AND ALL ROUND DELICIOUS

1st day of our holiday in Axminster, we stopped in Seaton for lunch & did the tramway. Brunch was so good, we asked for extras & staff are so friendly & accommodating. Good coffee too! Stunning views, indoor & outdoor seating on the seafront.

We came for coffee and stayed for lunch. The service was friendly and accommodating. Sitting at one of the outside tables was so relaxing we ended up staying for lunch. A lovely place.

We went into this cafe for lunch. The prices looked reasonable and there was a good choice. What we didn't realise was that we'd chosen poached eggs and salmon on toast from the breakfast menu. It was drawn to our attention, but the young lady at the till went off to ask the chef whether he would cook it for us. He did, and it was delicious and very good value for money. The cafe is clean and modern. We were talking about our "lunch" long after we left. Thank you to everyone.

We haven't been here for a few years and chose a sunny Sunday morning for a late breakfast/brunch. We sat inside the seaside themed cafe with views through the open door of the sea. There are also some tables by the railings just above the beach. You do need to walk down to the cafe along the flat sea front (wheel chair accessible too). We enjoyed a cooked breakfast and a savoury tea (cheese scone, cheddar and chutney) along with tea and coffee. We also took away some home made cakes for later. Staff were friendly and polite and made for a nice chilled atmosphere. Highly recommend and we will be back :)

Lovely little cafe. Situated at the end of the seafront so nice and quiet. Spectacular outlook - right on the promenade, just feet away from the beach and next to the cliffs. Lovely old building. The cakes were great. We had Victoria Sandwich cake, carrot cake, honeycomb and caramel plus lemon polenta. Coffee good quality with a smooth, balanced taste. Lots of gluten free options which was very handy for us as one member of our party is Coeliac and another gluten intolerant. The, very friendly, owner is also Coeliac so we felt very safe eating there. There are lots of savoury options for breakfast and lunches too, again with lots of gluten free options.

Friendly staff, fantastic flat white coffees and great full breakfast, all that alongside a fabulous vista , what better start to the day. Also dog friendly

Stopped by for a cuppa and spent two hours sampling the menu at this lovely cafe. Amazing views , very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely recommend visiting The Hideaway if you’re spending time in Seaton.

This cafe used to be superb - fabulous breakfasts and lunch - all home made, nothing fried, very interesting and unusual menu. Sadly it’s changed hands and gone rapidly downhill! Limited, greasy spoon type menu - no imagination, everything looked as though bought in bulk from cash and carry and tasted thus. Their excuse was that the other menu didn’t sell! We used to visit regularly and always had to queue and wait for a table 🤷‍♀️ so very disappointing!

It was a beautiful sunny day…..the Hideawy is a gem….the staff are friendly and very helpful. We had sourced the place online before we went as Gluten Free food was a must! The current menu is not vast as in so many places, but what is on offer…all appeared to be Gluten Free …such a joy for those of us who are Coeliac or gluten intolerant . We had a tea and coffee with a tuna and sweetcorn sub as well as a scampi skinny fries with peas and tartar sauce. Good sized portions and very tasty the scampi was hot but not so hot that it would burn the mouth..There was a wonderful selection of cakes and scones ….all were gluten free….however we had to give them a miss…. We didn’t have room to eat those as well……we shall enjoy going back to sample them another time…..very soon! It was a total delight to find a menu that was all gluten free. Definitely would recommend to Coeliacs.

Delicious coffee when we arrived went straight here Then the next day for breakfast was delicious Staff friendly and helpful Lovely and clean Peaceful to sit outside and watch the sea whilst eatting a yummy breakfast

This is a fabulous cafe at the end of the esplanade on Seaton beach front. It doesn’t have a great many tables but there is some seating outside if the weather permits or you are feeling brave as it can get a little windy down there! The cakes look and taste fantastic and many of them gluten free. We had a breakfast bap and a coffee here and both were tasty and well worth the price. Good service and friendly staff. Lovely cafe with a view.

We walked over from Beer to Seaton and decided to pop in here. The problem with this place is you get totally ignored by the staff. There seems to be lots of them but getting served at the till is comically bad. Maybe it’s because they’re all very young and no one seemed in charge but it really needs addressing.

Really glad we found The Hideaway- all other searches told us that no where was open on a Monday! Fairly decent menu, the ham and mustard is excellent! Knocked off a star as there was a bit of a wait for food and they had run out of one of the items we had ordered. Good quality food and the staff were really friendly.

We visited after this place was recommended to us. It is hidden at the end of the seafront walkway. A lovely place with a friendly atmosphere. The selection of cakes was fab.

Lovely spot with unbroken views of the sea. Good varied menu. Dog-friendly. Seating inside or outside.

It has been a difficult task to match the excellence of Hazel and her team, but new owner James seems to be managing it. After today's experience, with chef Wayne delivering scallops with black pudding and delicious quiche, plus coffees, all for £25, it matches both quality and value. Tucked away at the end of the prom' in Seaton, it's long been a favourite of ours. Owners and staff have done their best over several years to be consistent. Dogs still lap around tables, which always loses a star for a miserable git like myself. Dogs should be nowhere near a cafe or restaurant which serves food as good as this.

Lovely spot by the beach. Friendly staff. V nice scone to go with my cup of tea. Looked clean inside but we chose to sit out in the sunshine - drinks etc were brought out to us. Toilets v clean

Had 2 cans of coke her £2.60 a can, won’t be coming back. I know that have to make a profit, but only paid £1.20 for a can in west bay yesterday ☹️

After walking from Beer we were looking forward to our breakfast at the Hideaway. It was just before 9 and we were told rather rudely that we are not open till the flag is out. A simple take a seat outside and we will be open in 5 to 10 minutes would have been much more friendly. Anyway obviously income is too easy here, so we took our £30 spend to a much friendlier establishment on the seafront where we had a delicious breakfast and sandwiches prepared for lunch.

This little gem is to be found at the end of Seaton beach, tucked away until it comes into view almost as a prize for walking the distance. It was pretty crowded when we called in for a coffee after breakfast but by lunchtime it...

A delight, stunning setting on the beachfront. We seemed it out based on the reviews and menu catering for gluten free options and it did not disappoint. Fantastic, friendly service Modern lights bites, breakfast,cakes and drinks.

It was a cold and wet day but we received a warm and friendly welcome!! The cafe is modern and has a good vibe. We ordered breakfast I took the vegan breakfast bap. It was delicious. The toilets are exceptionally clean. I would highly recommend...

Have been lots of times over the years. Was a bit disappointed this time. Only had soup which was fine but the service was somewhat disinterested in the customers. The weather was foul so there weren’t many customers in any case. But staff were more...

Amazing chai latte and hot chocolate. Friendly staff. The view is quite nice too well worth the walk along the sea front.

A certain staff member was extremely rude the second we entered. We were a large party and decided to put two tables together and we were met with an angry “The tables stay where they are.” A shame as they lost service from 7 people....

Delicious coffee and cake! A great variety, friendly staff and a beautiful location right by the sea. A must visit! Thank you.

My wife and I visited today and had a very nice tea/coffee and cake. When leaving we both visited the unisex toilet separately. When she came out she was quite shocked and angry that when coming out of the cubicle she was in there was...

As a local family we have been to the Hideaway many times. The owner James always seemed nice enough and we were glad to see it open more under new management. Dog walkers are out in all weathers so they were often busy even on...

Most welcome break from our coastal ramble. Good cup of tea and delicious homemade cakes and light meals in a spectacular location. Friendly service too.

On the waterfront with a terrace for those ocean views. Very good home made soups, cakes and sarnies. Very good coffees. Short walk from town along the seafront. Friendly crew and doggy friendly. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

What a lovely little gem, we had 4 paninis and absolutely delicious, presented beautifully and very reasonably. Lovely staff and will definitely be back 😀

Great place to refill on the seafront with excellent cakes and beverages. My wife and I and our 2 little ones, 3 years and 5 months, took a trip here off the back of a recommendation from our Airbnb host. We were very impressed. We...

My wife and I spent the week in Seaton on holiday and visited The Hideaway on 3 occasions. The breakfast was superb every time we went. Twice I had the full English breakfast and on both occasions it was great, from tasty local sausages, massive...

Excellent location, excellent service, lovely food and really friendly staff. Great atmosphere too. (Visited 3 times in our 3 day visit to Seaton)

Fantastic little cafe, out of the way but fantastic views of the sea and great menu. Very friendly staff, and tables inside and out. Great local produce.

A great full English with the most fantastic atmospheric view of the sea. A true hideaway. The lunch menu looked great too

First of all let’s deal with the couple of dodgy reviews I have just seen before posting my own. One was a TripA one off. Ignore it. Stupid mouse related sarcastic comments about the furniture? Really? The other, describing the granola as poor was quite...

What a friendly place with great food, and lots of Vegan choice! We visited on the first day you took over and loved the vibe then, and again now. Thank you we will be back.

On a hot sunny day two of us enjoyed the cheese and tomato tart and cold drinks. Portions are small but the flavours were lovely and the service fast and friendly.

Obviously called The Hideaway for a reason, food is hidden until you complain about it taking so long! Waited over 45mins for three main courses and was forgotten about in the process, prices were as high as my anger levels. Think they might have been...

I visited here with my family for lunch, the service was amazing! The staff are so friendly and efficient! The food is lovely and fresh and the coffee my husband said was perfect! The best thing about our visit was the fact that James the...

This cafe is in a fantastic spot at the end of the west promenade of Seaton Beach. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy either a tasty drink of your choice or a delicious bite to eat from their varied menu which changes regularly with daily...

I live locally and have used the hideaway many times over the years. The service has gradually deteriorated over the past four years. The main problem being how long it takes from ordering a simple coffee and cake to it being delivered to your table....

We have driven from Bath many times to have breakfast and lunch here on sunny days because it was exceptional. Yesterday was a bitter disappointment. The cafe has changed hands and their exceptional and interesting menu was completely different - boring and uninteresting. More like...

Situated along the Seaton promenade this café is a gem! Not only were prices reasonable but the food was well presented and tasty. (My husband had a layered chicken sandwich which was substantial and I had bread-crumbed mackerel pieces which were hot and flavoursome. I...

The food and staff were lovely a great selection for breakfast. Great views of the Sea at Seaton. Both outside and inside tables. Will definitely be back. Cakes look lovely too.

We went here the couple of days from them re opening and it was lovely and great coffee and very nice staff. Lovely not a bad word said

Visited a few weeks ago,under new management. Ordered 3 drinks. All could be drank within a minute Never will I return to this place

Delicious coffee, very friendly & helpful staff & a glorious seaside setting, with breath taking views!

Fab little cafe in a perfect spot for a cream tea. Service was super friendly, plenty of tea and a proper scone with jam and cream for a reasonable price. Will definitely be coming back.

Today I had a club sandwich which had Gluten free bread it was delicious and my husband had the parsnip soup which he thoroughly enjoyed This is my second visit the 1st time we had coffee and GF cake which was yummy and the coffee...

Visited for a bit a coffee and cake. Coffee was second to non perfectly made. We tried the traditional sponge which was gluten free. Yes they are not the biggest slices but I will take quality over quantity any day. Really lovely cake.

A cracking little gem at the end of the prom. Club sandwich is a filler and the chips are brilliant. Will definitely be coming back.

Visited The Hideaway with friends for coffee. We were aware that the cafe had recently had new owners & the idea was to support a local business. It wasn’t very busy but the service was slow. I had to wait at the till to be...

Had high hopes for meet up with friend for coffee/snack under the new ownership. Sadly not realised as I had to return my order of the (last remaining) toasted tea cake as it had been cremated. The also last remaining fruit scone had been ordered...

Sad to see negative reviews as we visited this lovely airy cafe twice on our short break. The banana and rasperry/blueberry cake was some of the best we had ever tasted. Coffee and hot chocolate were excellent. Very varied menu and lots of GF and...

We found this cafe on a visit to Seaton last week at one end of the prom. You could either have a takeaway outside on the prom or waitress service inside. We went inside where it was pleasant and airy. Most of the food was...

We decided to stop for some lunch at The Hideaway yesterday but were nearly put off by the prices on the menu. A burger, albeit it 100% organic beef, was £9 and if you wanted chips, that was another £4. However, the food was very...

Visited here with friends who had just moved into the area. Sitting outside we were served coffee in paper cups which was disappointing. We moved indoors for lunch and ordered our food at the same time but asked for separate bills. My husband and I...

We so wanted this to be a good experience with friends that we could repeat with other friends. Sitting outside after we had ordered, our order name was shouted out and we had to go and collect our order 15 feet away and take it...

Sat outside for a coffee after a long walk. Drinks had to be ordered outside the entrance door then were served on to the table outside the entrance for you to go and pick up. Service was dreadfully slow - over 20 minutes for two...

Purchased a cake that was listed as gluten free. Also checked with staff. It was not gluen free, made me very ill.

Pleasant setting but disappointed with service. Paid £2.10 for a 79p Coke-no glass or ice offered. Paid £3.50 for a watery hot chocolate served in a paper cup-later realised that I was charged for marshmallows and cream which I did not order and did not...

If you’re a stickler for ludicrous rules, then The Hideaway is for you. If you delight in condescending banter from the manager, then The Hideaway is for you. If you enjoy being confused with regards to the process of eating indoors, versus outdoors, versus takeaway,...

This little cafe is in a beautiful setting, and could be a goldmine. But sadly not. The service was so slow, by the time our drinks were actually brought over they were only luke warm. For some reason they say they can't give milk separately,...

Visited today, a warmish sunny November Sunday. Pleasant ambience inside and a decent menu offering good choices. But what a shambles service-wise. Not clear if it was table service or not; we gave up on that after a long wait (although others got table service)...

Hi I have written about this little gem of a cafe right by the sea in Seaton but away from the main beach etc. Wanted to update as they are now fully re-opened after lockdown. They have expanded their menu and have a great range...

The advertisement photos are nothing like the actual place. It is probably one of the scruffiest places I have ever visited - & I was so hopeful 😩 A fairly long walk to get there from the town….don’t bother. The furniture is junk, the place...

Popped in here for tea and cake. Location is at the end of the beach. You can sit inside and outside. The cafe inside is spacious and bright. All very nice if the ladies working here weren't quite so angry. They were quite unwelcoming and...

Jolly seaside cafe on the promenade at Seaton. Dog friendly too! Great choice for a leisurely informal lunch. The soup of day (Tomato) was delicious as was the side order of chips. My companions enjoyed their BLTs with sides of halloumi chips. The young team...

If you wait in the take away queue, be prepared to be ignored. There are plenty of staff coming to and fro, but none acknowledged us, not even to say “I’ll be with you in a min”. Apparently staffed exclusively by gormless teenage boys, who...

Lovely find along the pebble shore at Seaton. Enjoyed an excellent salad of watermelon, feta and mint. Flavours perfectly balanced. Organic cheese sandwich very good, on decent, "proper" bread. Good selection of drinks. Love the Hideaway ethos. Prices reflect the organic and locally sourced food

We booked for lunch for 4 people. Three had Fritatta and one an organic beef burger. (£13.95!). The menu said it came with a salad. When it arrived, some 30 mins later, the beef burger measured 6 cms across and was quite thin. The salad...

We waited approx 45 minutes for food, it wasn't particularly busy and there were a lot of staff who avoided engaging with customers- the table next to us left after struggling to get attention. We ordered 3 soups, afterwards a waitress changed the soup flavour...

We couldn't really find a seat but the food was nice. We ended up getting a takeaway. It was really busy and there was 1 person taking orders.

We visited a few times over the 2 week holiday in Seaton. Great place to walk to and have a coffee. Breakfast food is good. It does get busy but we never not got a table outside. We have been in the colder times of...

We visited one evening for my birthday and the whole evening was a delight from start to finish. The young staff are friendly and welcoming, also knowledgeable about the food, and of course the setting is really beautiful, especially in the evening. We are a...

We went for my mums birthday a few weeks ago and had amazing vegan food with starters and main course, the wine selection was also great and service was excellent. Highly recommend

We had breakfast here. I have never known eggs to be considered "an extra" with a full cooked breakfast, but they are here, an additional £2.50 each to have eggs. Also, we were told no sausages, at 9.30am, despite the breakfast description including "local sausages"....

My friend and I stopped there for lunch as it was raining and it looked nice inside with a lovely location overlooking the sea.The food was ok, although my friend’s sourdough toast with her pate, was burnt around the edges and my gurnard goujons (three) were slightly overdone and really not worth the £12.95 price tag, but the most surprising thing was £8 and £6.50 for two 175 ml glasses of mediocre white and rose wine!!I know prices have gone up since Covid, but ..........it’s Seaton!!

Went for an evening birthday meal. Excellent food with plenty of vegan options. The mushroom tacos were particularly excellent - it’s always nice to have a vegan dish that isn’t just a burger or vat of curry. Staff were friendly and helpful. The dessert board was also great. All made even better by the wonderful location and sea view.

We went here as a large group, it was great service with very friendly staff who were quick to serve our large table very efficiently with very tasty yummy food that ranged from food for meat eaters to very tasty vegan options, and to top it off delicious cocktails and a gorgeous location.

Lovely home cooked and sustainable food in a delightful seaside location. Welcoming and friendly service. Dog friendly. Take it as a good sign if they’re rushed off their feet and there are a few minor delays in service! Fairly priced for what is obviously a thoughtful local enterprise.

We visited Sunday 18th July, whilst mask wearingwas still mandatory, ordered 2 sandwiches, one egg mayo with the addition of bacon and a BLT. We were told no bacon, ok fair enough. So had egg mayo and a pesto, spinach and roasted tomatoes. Both on sourdough. Bearing in mind two sandwiches and two soft drinks were nearly £23, we were looking forward to something special. We were unfortunately very disappointed with what arrived. The sandwiches were very small, particularly the pesto one which was distinctly smaller than the egg one. The roasted tomatoes were 2 slices of tomato that looked hardly roasted at all. These were accompanied by a small portion of coleslaw and dressed leaves. In fairness they tasted nice but definitely not worth the money. Whilst there people finished and left, and their tables weren't cleaned or sanitised after the dishes removed. The older lady (most staff were teens/early twenties) walked around the cafe and from inside to outside tables with her mask under her chin...NOT Covid compliant at all.

I bought two takeaway sandwiches and one bottle of soft drink from this cafe and was charged £21! We had a BLT which had one slice of bacon and a cheese sandwich. Asked if they could do cheese and ham but no, they don’t sell ham. Bacon but not ham! Also no crisps. Crisps are obviously beneath them. We did get a small side salad in the box (which we didn’t really want) and the whole thing was swimming in oil. I would have written this off to experience having realised that this a cafe which appeals to people with special dietary requirements (which is brilliant) and people who are food snobs except for the fact that I think it is grossly overpriced. We could have had fish and chips and drinks from the fabulous Fridays for that! Don’t visit if you just want good quality run of the mill fare.

Wonderful views , delicious Organic food, service was excellent and a must for anyone in the area to visit . Well done

Just the greatest venue - all the comfort of a fantastic cafe bang on the beach, tucked into the cliff with glorious sea views...home made cakes & scones to die for, & the owner & staff are lovely, could not be more charming & helpful. We loved it & can't wait to go back. Highly recommend the experience!

Lovely spot and the food was delicious. Homemade and the portions were great. The beetroot quiche with Brie and walnut in filo pastry was delicious. Lynn was very friendly and gave us lots of local tips plus a good laugh. Well worth a visit.

Good place for a light lunch in the sun. The daily specials are particularly good. Worth the walk along from the town.

We have visited Seaton a few times before, and on each occasion have eaten or had coffee at the Hideaway. There are lovely views if you’re lucky enough to get a table outdoors. This time we were so disappointed and got no further than reading the menu. Prices were ridiculous! £10 for a cheese sandwich, I kid you not! Maybe it’s changed owners or blame Covid, but we won’t be returning which is a real shame. Interestingly another couple did exactly the same as us, sat down, took one look at the menu and walked off.

Nice location but food not good at all. I was unable to finish my food, it was the worst vegan burger I have had in a long time, possibly ever, swimming in oil, burnt on the outside and undercooked in the middle. Not good to hear the customers on the next table being told it was too much trouble to put a slice of cheese on their burgers as staff were too busy so didn't feel at all confident to address. This is the kind of service and quality of food you would expect from 5 years ago. Things have moved on but this place has a lot to catch up on. On the plus side, signs in the shop suggest a move towards sustainability. Come on guys you are in a prime spot there, make the most of it.